General Information
Dallas Zoo Lights
Tickets for Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant are on sale now! This year’s event has been reimagined as a socially distant drive-thru. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Select nights Nov. 20 – Jan. 9.
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Hours of Operation
Fall/Winter Hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
The Zoo is open 364 days a year!
*Closed December 25
Getting to the Zoo
Location
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, TX 75203
The Zoo is located three miles south of downtown Dallas, just off I-35E at the Ewing Ave. / Marsalis Ave. exit.
Traffic Alerts:
TxDOT is working on I-35E as part of a major construction project that is now underway and may affect your trip to the Zoo.
Pricing (March – December)
General Admission
Adults (age 12-64)….. $17.00
Youth (age 3-11)….. $14.00
Seniors (age 65 up)….. $14.00
Children (age 2 and under)….. FREE
Dallas Zoo Members….. FREE
Some of our guests are eligible for special discounts and rates, click here to learn more.
Be a great zoo guest
Guest Guidelines
We’re so glad you’re visiting! Please note that we cannot guarantee all animals will be out and visible at all times. We ask that you please be respectful of the Zoo and our animals during your visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Find all the answers on our FAQs page.